Shameik Moore, best known for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” is attached to lead “Silver Star,” opposite Sydney Sweeney. MK2 Films is handling international sales, with the U.S. rights being held by MK2 Films and the producers.
Moore will play Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who is fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny (Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose, as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
From his break-out role in the Sundance hit “Dope,” Moore led the voice cast of blockbuster “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” and will again in the sequel currently in production. Moore is in production on Season 2 of Hulu Originals’ series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
Moore will play Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who is fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny (Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose, as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
From his break-out role in the Sundance hit “Dope,” Moore led the voice cast of blockbuster “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” and will again in the sequel currently in production. Moore is in production on Season 2 of Hulu Originals’ series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
- 6/9/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Shameik Moore is newly attached to lead upcoming feature Silver Star opposite Sydney Sweeney, we can reveal.
The Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse and Wu-Tang: An American Saga actor will play Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who is fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny (Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose, as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America. We first revealed the project last year.
Filming is scheduled for fall 2021 in the U.S. London and Miami based Alacran Pictures (The Man Who Killed Don Quixote) have recently boarded the project as financing partners.
Mk2 is handling international sales and will be shopping the...
The Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse and Wu-Tang: An American Saga actor will play Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who is fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny (Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose, as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America. We first revealed the project last year.
Filming is scheduled for fall 2021 in the U.S. London and Miami based Alacran Pictures (The Man Who Killed Don Quixote) have recently boarded the project as financing partners.
Mk2 is handling international sales and will be shopping the...
- 6/9/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
MK2 Films has come on board “Silver Star,” a timely crime drama headlined by “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney and directed by Ruben Amar (“Swim Little Fish Swim”).
MK2 Films has acquired international sales to the indie road movie, and will introduce the project to buyers at the virtual American Film Market this week. Filming is scheduled to begin in early 2021 in the U.S.
“Silver Star” tells the story of a Bonnie-and-Clyde-type couple, Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who’s fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world, and Franny (Sydney Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
Sweeney’s credits include “Euphoria,...
MK2 Films has acquired international sales to the indie road movie, and will introduce the project to buyers at the virtual American Film Market this week. Filming is scheduled to begin in early 2021 in the U.S.
“Silver Star” tells the story of a Bonnie-and-Clyde-type couple, Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who’s fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world, and Franny (Sydney Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose. Buddy is determined to reconnect with his estranged parents by saving their home from foreclosure, whatever it takes. During a botched bank robbery, Buddy takes Franny as his hostage and together they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
Sweeney’s credits include “Euphoria,...
- 11/9/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Baltasar Kormakur is confirmed to direct.
David Puttnam has stepped down from his role of producer on Arctic 30, a drama about controversial oil exploration in Arctic waters, to chair a House of Lords special committee on ‘Democracy and Digital Technology’.
The committee will research opportunities offered and threats posed to democracy by the digital sector.
Iain Smith will take over from Puttnam as lead producer on Arctic 30 with production scheduled for February or March 2020 in Iceland, following the country’s winter. Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur is confirmed to direct the feature, shooting at his Rvk Studios in Reykjavik.
Further location...
David Puttnam has stepped down from his role of producer on Arctic 30, a drama about controversial oil exploration in Arctic waters, to chair a House of Lords special committee on ‘Democracy and Digital Technology’.
The committee will research opportunities offered and threats posed to democracy by the digital sector.
Iain Smith will take over from Puttnam as lead producer on Arctic 30 with production scheduled for February or March 2020 in Iceland, following the country’s winter. Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur is confirmed to direct the feature, shooting at his Rvk Studios in Reykjavik.
Further location...
- 7/24/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
A musical about the great Temptations is headed to Broadway. Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, directed by Des McAnuff and produced by Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce, will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre in spring 2019.
The musical, which follows the classic Motown vocalists – and their signature dance moves – from “the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it became the highest grossing production in that theater’s nearly 50-year history. The musical later broke the single-week box office record at Washington D.C.’s Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to producers.
Producers describe the show as the “story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal,” all playing out against a backdrop of civil unrest and set to Temptations classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,...
The musical, which follows the classic Motown vocalists – and their signature dance moves – from “the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it became the highest grossing production in that theater’s nearly 50-year history. The musical later broke the single-week box office record at Washington D.C.’s Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to producers.
Producers describe the show as the “story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal,” all playing out against a backdrop of civil unrest and set to Temptations classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
London-based Saudi philanthropist and film producer Hani Farsi is venturing into TV production with two projects for high-end series, one on the advent of jet-set society and the other on Winston Churchill’s adventures as a young war reporter.
Through his Corniche Pictures, Farsi has optioned rights for the books “Swans —Legends of the Jet Society” by British journalist Nicholas Foulkes and to “Winston Churchill Reporting” by Simon Read. He intends to adapt both these properties into high-end series for which his company intends to fully finance development and a pilot episode. They are now in early development.
Rather than boarding projects initiated by others, as he’s done in the past, Farsi said he now “wanted to be able to own the IP and at the same time have more control over what we are doing.” “I’ve put myself in the position of being able to go [shop it around] with...
Through his Corniche Pictures, Farsi has optioned rights for the books “Swans —Legends of the Jet Society” by British journalist Nicholas Foulkes and to “Winston Churchill Reporting” by Simon Read. He intends to adapt both these properties into high-end series for which his company intends to fully finance development and a pilot episode. They are now in early development.
Rather than boarding projects initiated by others, as he’s done in the past, Farsi said he now “wanted to be able to own the IP and at the same time have more control over what we are doing.” “I’ve put myself in the position of being able to go [shop it around] with...
- 5/15/2018
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Chariots of Fire producer reveals how Greenpeace activists brought him back to filmmaking.
When David Puttnam stepped back from filmmaking in his mid-50s, he cited the examples of some of the legendary filmmakers he had met while boss of Columbia Pictures - directors like Stanley Kramer, John Huston, Fred Zinnemann and George Stevens who felt embittered at their loss of influence late in their careers.
“What I realised…is what angry men they were. When I made the decision to be out [of the film business] at 55, it was because I realised that the last 15 years of their lives, they were not happy guys,” the Chariots Of Fire producer said in a 2008 interview.
Now, aged 74, Lord Puttnam is taking the plunge back into production.
Two weeks ago, at Cannes,he announced his plans to make a feature film version of Don’t Trust Don’t Fear Don’t Beg The Extraordinary Story of the Arctic 30, the book by...
When David Puttnam stepped back from filmmaking in his mid-50s, he cited the examples of some of the legendary filmmakers he had met while boss of Columbia Pictures - directors like Stanley Kramer, John Huston, Fred Zinnemann and George Stevens who felt embittered at their loss of influence late in their careers.
“What I realised…is what angry men they were. When I made the decision to be out [of the film business] at 55, it was because I realised that the last 15 years of their lives, they were not happy guys,” the Chariots Of Fire producer said in a 2008 interview.
Now, aged 74, Lord Puttnam is taking the plunge back into production.
Two weeks ago, at Cannes,he announced his plans to make a feature film version of Don’t Trust Don’t Fear Don’t Beg The Extraordinary Story of the Arctic 30, the book by...
- 6/1/2015
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
Lord Puttnam, a legendary figure in the British film industry, is making a return to producing after a nearly two-decade absence to produce Greenpeace activist drama Arctic 30. He is teaming with Corniche Pictures’ Hani Farsi for a joint venture to produce a feature based on the recently published book Don't Trust, Don't Fear, Don't Beg by Ben Stewart, about the true story of 30 men and women who took on Russia's largest oil company to save Earth's most precious…...
- 5/18/2015
- Deadline
Chariots Of Fire producer David Puttnam is returning to filmmaking for the first time in more than 15 years
The former Columbia studio boss is to make Arctic 30, a feature about the experiences of 30 Greenpeace activists thrown into Russia’s prison system after protesting against drilling in the Arctic.
The film is based on Don’t Trust, Don’t Fear, Don’t Beg: The Extraordinary Story of the Arctic 30, a book by Ben Stewart, published earlier this month.
Lord Puttnam and Le Pacte co-owner Hani Farsi of Corniche Pictures have signed a joint venture to produce the film. A director has yet to be announced.
Puttnam credits Emma Thompson, who is involved in the film and is set to help script it, with kickstarting the project.
“We wouldn’t have reached this point without her and it is very much her decision from here on in as to the degree to which she will be involved but she...
The former Columbia studio boss is to make Arctic 30, a feature about the experiences of 30 Greenpeace activists thrown into Russia’s prison system after protesting against drilling in the Arctic.
The film is based on Don’t Trust, Don’t Fear, Don’t Beg: The Extraordinary Story of the Arctic 30, a book by Ben Stewart, published earlier this month.
Lord Puttnam and Le Pacte co-owner Hani Farsi of Corniche Pictures have signed a joint venture to produce the film. A director has yet to be announced.
Puttnam credits Emma Thompson, who is involved in the film and is set to help script it, with kickstarting the project.
“We wouldn’t have reached this point without her and it is very much her decision from here on in as to the degree to which she will be involved but she...
- 5/18/2015
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
Mel Brooks has announced a one-off London show.
The actor will perform his first solo show in the UK at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, March 22.
He said: "I am thrilled to bring this introspective retrospective of my life and career to the West End stage. It will be an evening the audience will never forget - whether they want to or not!"
Hani Farsi - who will co-produce the one-man show - said: "I have been a Mel Brooks fan all of my life and his incredible career is something that I have personally celebrated for many years.
"Being able to co-produce his London show gives me the opportunity to celebrate with him and the people of London. It will be an amazing night and one not to be missed."
Tickets for the show go on sale on Tuesday (March 3).
Earlier this year, it...
The actor will perform his first solo show in the UK at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, March 22.
He said: "I am thrilled to bring this introspective retrospective of my life and career to the West End stage. It will be an evening the audience will never forget - whether they want to or not!"
Hani Farsi - who will co-produce the one-man show - said: "I have been a Mel Brooks fan all of my life and his incredible career is something that I have personally celebrated for many years.
"Being able to co-produce his London show gives me the opportunity to celebrate with him and the people of London. It will be an amazing night and one not to be missed."
Tickets for the show go on sale on Tuesday (March 3).
Earlier this year, it...
- 3/2/2015
- Digital Spy
London — For more than three decades, foreign countries lined up to see American-made films with big stars and directors, plenty of noisy spectacle and the latest hi-tech innovations from CGI to 3D. Hollywood became one of the America’s leading exporters and an attractive global investment target. And if its U.S.-centric happy endings came at the expense of Russians, Chinese, or Middle East villains, too bad.
Cut to the New Now. DVD revenues flattened. Swing-for-the-fences movies, the ones that can generate $1 billion in global ticket sales, became astronomically expensive, Every studio is owned by a global conglomerate whose fortunes fluctuate. All of them impose tight fiscal restrictions which work in some industries but strangle a creative business traditionally known for excess. Domestic box office has become a smaller piece of a movie’s P&L each year, as non-u.S. ticket sales today account for 70% of business and climbing.
Cut to the New Now. DVD revenues flattened. Swing-for-the-fences movies, the ones that can generate $1 billion in global ticket sales, became astronomically expensive, Every studio is owned by a global conglomerate whose fortunes fluctuate. All of them impose tight fiscal restrictions which work in some industries but strangle a creative business traditionally known for excess. Domestic box office has become a smaller piece of a movie’s P&L each year, as non-u.S. ticket sales today account for 70% of business and climbing.
- 1/19/2015
- by Ali Jaafar
- Deadline
Image Nation has revealed plans to create more locally-produced documentaries following the premiere of its first factual feature at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
As One, a film chronicling the challenges faced by a group of autistic children in the UAE as they rehearsed for and performed a musical show, had its first public screening on Saturday (Oct 25).
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said the Abu Dhabi-based film production company now plans to significantly invest in its portfolio of documentary films and series in coming years.
He also urged Emiratis to submit their ideas for subjects.
“Our aim is to help create a cadre of talent in the documentary field while also recording pieces of local history,” he said.
“We would encourage Emirati and Arab voices to come to us with ideas for films that should be made that capture key moments in time for the UAE.
“This country has many, many stories...
As One, a film chronicling the challenges faced by a group of autistic children in the UAE as they rehearsed for and performed a musical show, had its first public screening on Saturday (Oct 25).
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said the Abu Dhabi-based film production company now plans to significantly invest in its portfolio of documentary films and series in coming years.
He also urged Emiratis to submit their ideas for subjects.
“Our aim is to help create a cadre of talent in the documentary field while also recording pieces of local history,” he said.
“We would encourage Emirati and Arab voices to come to us with ideas for films that should be made that capture key moments in time for the UAE.
“This country has many, many stories...
- 10/30/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
As Corinna Villari-McFarlane’s drama prepares to shoot, John Sessions, Kate Dickie and Ross Anderson join the cast led by Andrea Riseborough and Damian Lewis.
Love story The Silent Storm, starring Andrea Riseborough and Damian Lewis, is to begin shooting on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, on Sunday (June 23).
Scottish comedian John Sessions has joined the cast alongside Kate Dickie, recently seen in Prometheus, and newcomer Ross Anderson.
Key crew includes cinematographer Ed Rutherford (Archipelago, A Long Way from Home), editor Kate Baird (Skyfall) and production designer Matthew Button (A Lonely Place to Die).
For full production credits visit
The Silent Storm
Writer-director Corinna Villari-McFarlane’s script follows an enigmatic outsider (Riseborough) living on a remote Scottish island who is caught between her commanding husband (Lewis) and a 17 year-old delinquent (Anderson).
The project, previously announced by Screen during Cannes, is being sold by West End Films and is produced by Nicky Bentham (Moon) for Neon Films.
Execs...
Love story The Silent Storm, starring Andrea Riseborough and Damian Lewis, is to begin shooting on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, on Sunday (June 23).
Scottish comedian John Sessions has joined the cast alongside Kate Dickie, recently seen in Prometheus, and newcomer Ross Anderson.
Key crew includes cinematographer Ed Rutherford (Archipelago, A Long Way from Home), editor Kate Baird (Skyfall) and production designer Matthew Button (A Lonely Place to Die).
For full production credits visit
The Silent Storm
Writer-director Corinna Villari-McFarlane’s script follows an enigmatic outsider (Riseborough) living on a remote Scottish island who is caught between her commanding husband (Lewis) and a 17 year-old delinquent (Anderson).
The project, previously announced by Screen during Cannes, is being sold by West End Films and is produced by Nicky Bentham (Moon) for Neon Films.
Execs...
- 6/21/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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